Houston Business and Commercial Law Attorneys
To speak with a lawyer personally about individual, business or administrative law matters in Houston, Texas, and beyond, contact Kerr & Hendershot, P.C. We are prepared to advise on and represent clients in a wide range of legal practice areas. We stay abreast of the latest developments and changes in complex areas of the law, including health law, insurance law, construction law and family law. Schedule a consultation on any of the following:
Administrative Law
We assist individuals, companies and public entities in dealings with city, county, state and federal licensing and certification boards, and including but not limited to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United Stated Department of Labor (DOL), the Texas Medical Board (TMB), the Texas Dental Board (TDB), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Our attorneys advise and represent our clients in contested state board, medical board and dental board hearings, peer review matters, appeals, as well as licensing and credentialing matters at all stages.
Arbitration & Mediation
When arbitration or mediation is the preferred route for resolving a legal conflict, Kerr & Hendershot, P.C.'s attorneys are ready to advocate for our clients through either form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Business Transactions
We assist, advise and help clients formalize business law matters, including incorporation of new businesses, business expansion planning, employment law issues, finance and loan matters, shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, asset purchases, stock purchases and much more.
Business Litigation
We represent clients engaged in legal conflicts, including disputes over purchase and sale agreements, fraud claims, trade secrets, covenants not to complete, confidentiality agreements, trademark infringement, business dissolutions, shareholder disputes, foreclosures and allegations of fair labor standards violations.
Business Planning/Mergers & Acquisitions
Business owners and managers throughout Texas respect our efficient, knowledgeable and client-centered approach through all stages of business start-ups, business expansions and mergers and acquisitions.
Commercial Transactions
Our lawyers tailor legal services to individual clients' needs, expectations and goals. We work hard to maintain effective, efficient and cost-effective services for our clients entering into commercial agreements.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation includes claims related to, COBRA, ERISA, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), wage and hour disputes, contract disputes, tortious interference with business relationships, ERISA preemption disputes, declaratory judgment actions, HIPAA, discrimination, EEOC litigation, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, non-competition agreements, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), Prompt Payment of Claims Litigation, Any Willing Provider Litigation, collection of payments for medical services against insurance carriers, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) disputes.
Construction Law
Our construction lawyers have represented clients in every facet of the construction industry, including owners, municipal utility districts (MUD's), architects, engineers, lenders, developers, general contractors, builders, subcontractors, manufacturers and material suppliers.
Divorce & Family Law
Our Texas lawyers handle a wide variety of family law matters, including prenuptial agreements, divorce, annulment, paternity, child custody, child support and custody modifications, adoption, spousal support and alimony, relocation, temporary orders, injunctions, protective orders, conservatorship, parental rights and duties, property enforcement, child support enforcement and contempt for nonpayment of child support.
Health Law
We provide advice on health care corporate compliance, Medicare and Medicaid payment issues, Texas workers' compensation issues, OSHA, HIPAA, medical records, patient confidentiality, pharmaceutical issues, managed care transactions, tax exemption, peer review, medical malpractice, professional licensure and other quality assurance and medical staff matters.
Insurance Law
We have represented individuals and companies with claims against insurance companies in litigating insurance coverage claims and related disputes. We have vast experience in reviewing policies, including but not limited to general liability, umbrella and pollution, to determine their sufficiency for the client's needs.
Labor & Employment Law
Members of our firm have extensive experience in representing our employer and employee clients in all types of employment-related matters, including drafting and defending non-competition agreements, trade secret disputes, discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes, unemployment compensation hearings, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigations, mediations and litigation, as well as successfully prosecuting and defending numerous injunction hearings and class action suits.
Probate Law
Our probate attorneys handle a variety of probate court matters, including admission of wills for probate, independent and dependent administrations, determination of heirship, guardianship proceedings, will contests, as well as the litigation and defense of fiduciaries, such as trustees and executors, in and from suits pertaining to trust disputes arising out of their fiduciary duties.
Real Estate Law
We routinely represent sellers and purchasers in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate transactions in buying, selling or leasing real property, including drafting and negotiating earnest money contracts, lien notes, promissory notes, owner financing documents, and deeds of trust.
Wills & Estate Planning
We can help you draft a will or plan your estate.
Contact us regarding wills, trusts, business succession plans, powers of attorney, family limited partnerships, probate or any other legal issue pertaining to life planning and end-of-life planning.
